Indiana Pacers' Paul George is taken off the court after he was injured during the USA Basketball Showcase game Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Las Vegas.

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THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR

Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George suffered a serious injury to his right leg late in the U.S. national team's intrasquad scrimmage Friday night in Las Vegas. His leg was put in a splint, he was put on a stretcher and taken to the hospital.

"We are aware of the injury sustained by Paul George in Friday night's Team USA game in Las Vegas and we are obviously greatly concerned," Pacers President Larry Bird said in a statement released by the team. "At this time our thoughts and prayers are with Paul.

"We are still gathering details and will have an updated statement Saturday." ...